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Unexpected Seasons| dementia caregiver, parent with dementia, dementia support

De: Mel Cogar - Author Certified Radiant Leader
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  • Are you over-50 and have a parent with dementia? Do you often wonder how you landed in this season of life? Are you worried that your retirement dreams have gotten lost in your caregiving role? Is your health suffering because you ALWAYS put yourself last? Do you feel defeated and wonder who you have become? Do you resent your parent for something that neither of you can control? I GET YOU! In my early 50’s, my husband and I became empty nesters looking forward to a season of life where we could hike, watch sunsets, camp, and reignite our relationship. 6 months later, I became a part-time caregiver to my mother who has FTD dementia while still teaching high-school full time. I started to lose my dreams and my identity as my exhaustion rose and my energy disappeared. But I am a driven person with faith and vision who refuses to let this season of life get the best of me! I have learned more about dementia to help me cope and understand what is happening with my mother. I have developed mindset practices so that I can remain excited about my own dreams without feeling guilty and selfish. I have created systems that help me continue to move the needle on my personal goals, even when I am pulled in 100 different directions and have very broken segments of time. And I want to share my successes, and my failures, with you! So, find a quiet corner, take a few deep calming breaths, and join me as I share how I have maintained peace in the midst of a very unexpected season of life as the daughter of a parent with dementia.
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  • 8| Unscripted. The Backstory of My Mother's Dementia Diagnosis.mp3

    8| Unscripted. The Backstory of My Mother's Dementia Diagnosis.mp3
    Jul 16 2024

    Today's episode was recorded on the 15th anniversary of my father's death, which I fully believe triggered Mom's dementia diagnosis. I share a little more about the backstory, and continue to vulnerably share more specifics of Mom's FTD symptoms and behaviors. I hope this helps you in some way as you are traveling your own journey as a parent caregiver.

    As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

    Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

    https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

    And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners.

    Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

    Mel
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    13 m
  • 7| Don't Do These 3 Things! How NOT to Handle Hard Dementia Behaviors

    7| Don't Do These 3 Things! How NOT to Handle Hard Dementia Behaviors
    Jul 10 2024

    Your parent or loved one with dementia probably displays behaviors that lead you to react in ways that leave you feeling regretful or even more frustrated. Today I will share 3 things NOT to do, and alternative reactions to help you maintain mental peace. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

    Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

    https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

    And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

    Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

    Mel
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    11 m
  • 6| 5 Tips to Reduce Caregiver Overwhelm

    6| 5 Tips to Reduce Caregiver Overwhelm
    Jul 1 2024

    Caregiver overwhelm is REAL!! Instead of looking within the caregiver role to find ways to reduce stress, today I am sharing 5 tips that are more general in nature to help reduce caregiver stress and overwhelm. As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about a topic that I have discussed, please email me at mel@themelcogar.com.

    Also, if you are interested in starting your own podcast as an outlet and way to help others, please check out the link below to find out how I learned to start my own podcast.

    https://melcogar--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/

    And please leave me a written review on iTunes. 5 star reviews help my podcast reach more listeners!

    Keep the faith, and keep those dreams alive!

    Mel
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    13 m
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